Death of Joseph L. White

December 19, 1932 - November 21, 2017
| Age 84

Known as the "father of black psychology"…
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Joseph L. White, a psychologist, social activist and teacher who helped pioneer the field of black psychology to counter what he saw as rampant ignorance and prejudice in the profession, has died, according to the Associated Press. He was 84. For full coverage and obituary from Legacy.com, click here.

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